Stock split
Stock and reverse stock splits are corporate events that affect the number of shares in your position. If any security you hold is impacted by a split, it will be automatically adjusted without requiring any action from you.
Stock splits
A stock split increases the number of shares held for a security, while maintaining the overall market value of your holdings. For instance, if you own 1 share of company A, trading at $100 per share and the company declares a 2:1 stock split, you'll now hold 2 shares priced at $50 each. Your total market value remains $100.
Reverse stock splits
A reverse stock split decreases the number of shares held and increases the price per share. For example, if you own 10 shares of company B, trading at $5 per share and the company declares a 1:2 reverse stock split, you'll hold 5 shares priced at $10 each. Your total market value remains at $50.
Companies often use splits to adjust share prices either upward or downward.